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METING OF LOCAL GOVERNING OFFICIALS, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21st,1976
The annual meeting of the Local Governing Officials was held in the office of
the Municipal District of Kneehill #48, in Three Hills, on Wednesday, January
21 ,1976, camrsncing at 1.30 P.M.
Representatives present were.
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Stanley Schumacher
Gordon Towers
M L. A.
Gordon Taylor
J A Williams, Researcher for G Taylor
M D of Kneehill No. 48
Ralph W. Brown, (Reeve), A. W. Bauer, Leonard I-A , Gilbert Berdahl, Reginald
G. Campbell, Viamas Ferguson, Alex Cunningham, Namen Soder, Glenn anyth,G.G.King,
Town of Three Hills
Mrs Pauline Jasnan, K A Wright, Dave Shipclark
Town of Trochu
Dick Soimierville, Albert Hannah, Ed Knievel, K. Taylor,
Village of Carbon
Walter Permann, Tied Schnidt,
Village of Acme
Rice Hannah, Elmer Rogers
Three Hills School Division
A. M. Brereton, R C Horley, G Wilson,
Three Hills Hospital
Fy Rrpey, Bert Leuf, Hugh SarmPrville
Elmra Hospital
D E Wagstaff -
St. Mary's Hospital, Trochu
ster Helen Lavasseur, Frank J Hoppins
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Three Hills Capital
Betty Dau
Mfr R W Brown acted as Chairman of the meetuig, and Mr G King as
Mr Brown introduced Mr S Schumacher and Mr. G. Towers, Manbers of Parliament,
and also Mr Gordon Taylor, M L A , and his research director, Mr Williams
Others present introduced themselves
report of the meeting of January 15th,1975 was read by the Secretary.
Adoption was moved by Mr. A. Hannah, and seconded by Mr E Rogers
Carried
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ZJREE HILLS SCHOOL DIVISION.
Mr R Horley, Secretary - Treasurer gave a report for Mr Anderson, who is
away on holidays. They have no final agreement on wages through the Bow
Valley School Authority. They are tied to approximately 11% increase in
grants and budget, and this is creating problems Bus arrangements must
be changed to fit in with the new government proposals
Linden has made application for a private school and if this is N.Lj,___,zZed
with, a nunbex of othner changes will follow
They are endeavouring to get the school yards cared for through the
Towns and Villages.
TOWN OF THREE HILLS
Councillor Mrs Jasman stated they had a big construction boon in 1975,
with 70 building pezmiits to cover 29 residences, 6 mobile hmies; and with
the addition to the Golden Hills Lodge and new senior citizen apartment,
for a total of 65 housing units They are now planning another subdivision
in thesouth. Operating costs of the nuisance grounds climbed and they are
now making a charge for anyone outside of the town for use of those facilities.
TOWN OF TROCHU.,
Councillor A. Hannah stated they had opened a new subdivision and gave a
good report of buildings of all types Thirty six permits were issued
He stated they have two full time doctors and one part time.
A4ore subdivision development will be necessary They are also planning major
sewer extensions and water extensions.
VILLAGE OF CARBON-
Councillor Permann also reported on advancement at Carbon, with 9 new
homes and 4 double wide trailers Their senior citizen apartment is
filled They are planning to annex some additional area Study is being
made of a sewage lagoon, and plans are going forward for that He also
suggested that the M D should consider improvements to the Carbon Sharples
road
VILLAGE OF ACME
Mayor Rogers spoke on development there, and park improvements with one
new well drilled in town. They now have a well in the rural area, three
to four miles west of Acme, that will produce 400 gallons per minute.
Costs of bringing this water to Acme will be quite extensive
He also spoke of work under the D-- vonian Foundation and the planting of
trees on main street Other major pro3ects included the building of the
new cafe, and the Senior Citizens' apartments, which are now covered in.
The future looks very good.
VILLAGE OF LINDEN.
No one present, but Mr Brown reported that they now have a good well
out of town, and plan to pipe water in
V AGE OF `MRINGTON
No representative present
Three Hills by Mr II Sommerville - Doctor Holt and Dr Ying in tam with
privileges at the hospital, but no operations performed Active occupancy is
clown slightly, but out patient ase of the hospital is up with an additional
3000 dollar revenue from that New facilities are being studied though the
joint planning emission, working with the Alberta Hospital Services CamAssion.
He further added that there were 32 births, 31 marriages and 24 deaths in the
area last year.
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Mnora - Mr N Wagstaff - He reported occupancy up to about 96% and out patients
services also up The gmt:.LiYtu=,L only pays percentage up to 80% occupancy
fo the extra use creates some financial problems Future requirements are under
Study by a special committee which is now being named They have three doctors
will privileges at Elnora
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Trochu - Chairman F Hoppins stated the construction of the new
facility are under way, and so it has been difficult to carry on
with the regular work at the hospital Occupancy is slightly over
75 %, with the 18 beds in use Out patient use is also up. Staff
includes 20 full time and 19 part time Operating deficit of $25,000 00
in 1975 was mainly due to wages Three doctors have privileges at the
hospital Physiotherapy is given one day per week They have good
cooperation with Three Hills and Elnora
AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT COP414LT EE.
Mr Frank Hoppins spoke briefly with regard to this committee, and stated
that the Board includes R7r Allan Leinweber of the Linden -Acme area, Mr
C. Poole for the M D , and Mr M Steinbach of Trochu Only a few appeals
regarding farm loans have been brought before the Board He also referred
to the work with Transcom in regard to hearings to be held by the Hall
Commission in respect to C. P. R. rail line closure
Mr T. Ferguson gave a financial report for 1975 He alsostated there were
202 calls answered during the year, and some 2103 volunteer hours of work
were given by the people of the Linden district. They are highly commended for
their fine work The Olds ambulance travelled a total of 24,366 miles in the
year and the Ford as a stand by travelled 2779 miles
DRUL?HE TER HEATH UNIT
Mr T Ferguson L%:A.,.L--� regarding this He stated
year with some changes in staff Operating costs w
these have climbed to $9.33. Doctor O'Neil has tak
who retired Building has been improved and some n
including new cars He paid brief tribute to the w
..,�..;► , and regrets at his death T-Ir Berdahl is t
that area
UTILITIES:
they had another busy
re $3 00 per capita, but
n the place of Dr.
w equipment purchased
,rk of Mr Church as a
v: new representative in
Mr Alex Cunningham reported that approximately 85% of the rural area population
ante now served with natural gas, and there are a few more extensions being made
* also mentioned that a modified sewer system may be put in Huxley this year.
Wimborne Water system had some additions made to equipment Two way radios have
been installed in municipal vehicles and including the ambulances and fire trucks
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A0XU, ARY HOSPITALS.
l-it Ferguson reported that the 50 bed auxilbry hospital at Didsbury is full
and the 40 bed nursing hone is almost full, but the latter includes some
mental and senile types that create a problem Discussion is going ahead
regarding a central hospital facility with Sundre, Olds and Didsbury considered
Mr Wright added that the consultant firm had studied the area of Mountain View
and had recommended that the Sundre hospital be kept as a major one, with minor
changes, and that the other major hospital be at Didsbury Olds certainly does
not agree with this He further stated that boundary changes are still under
consideration Some thought is also being given to having one board for all
the hospitals in the �buntain View area.
MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF INEEHILL
Reeve Brown reported on in road improvements in 1975, including 21
miles of high standard grading and a number of small jobs completed The
gn,���u,«..t added three inches of pavement from Allingham to Wimborne, and dic
a double lift from Wimborne north to our boundary This connects through
W Deer on to Innisfail Light coat surfacing has been repaired and maintai
apd a saving of gravel is quite considerable The government has stated that
tt will not pave Number 27 east inl976, but will look at putting a light coat
of surfacing on the road from No 21 highway to the Dry Island Buffalo Jump F
Controls over expenditures may affect the amount of the services and the wort+
done this year. He reviewed the discussions regarding Sanitary Land Fill, E
appreciated the co-operation from the towns and villages, and regretted that
nothing firm is decided at this time He also referred to the meetings regm
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rail line �,►��t, with special reference to a meeting at Carbon
this caning January 29th He also referred to his trip to Europe
and noted that nearly all European countries he visited except Great
Britian get a share of the inane tax at the local level
Mr Stan Schumacher, M P stated it is good to be back and he
appreciates the meetings of this type. It is gratifying to see
the accomplishments as reported. The session of parliament has
had various adjournments, but it is unusual that it is now in the
same session in the third calendar year Emphasis is being put
on law and order He also referred to hearings of the Hall Camu.ssion
and stated that political discussions will follow
Mr Gordon Towers, M P regretted that he could report little progress
for the western part of Canada, and no decision about keeping the Crows`
Nest Freight Rate Agreement. He referred briefly to the stabilization
act, with the beef price at 38� and the advantages to Eastern Canada
He also referred to the grain stabilization bill, which may be passed
soon, but he is not happy with many clauses in it
He mentioned that local councils and people concerned
should watch regarding money available for land purchases or other
government assistance, and stated that the cut back in mortgage money
may reduce the funds available fran the government
Mr Gordon Taylor, M. L A stated it was a pleasure to be at the meeting
He ., ,., --.sed the Psi D Council for holding the meeting He felt it very good
to discuss ocmnon problems Fie expressed the regrets of Dr A Warrack,
M.L.A for this area, at being unable to attend, due to the holiday period.
New session starts March th, and invited any to sit in on the sessions if
in Edmonton. Heritage Fund bill over one billion dollars reserved for the
future idea is accepted in principle by him, but he wondered what the people
expect in the real details. He stated he is looking forward to the report of
the land use committee, he realizes it will be a real problem in exercising
control of foreign ownership Paving of Highway No 27 east is not included
in the 1976 �.��,y��«, due to austerity, but he states the r- linister must decide
on priorities He is very concerned about the hearings of the Hall Commission
and he feels that railway lines should be kept open Some further information
regarding costs, etc can be obtained from his office Planning matters at a
local level give and a committee from Hanna and Drumheller are trying
to get a new planning con-mission to serve the Drumheller and east area Fie
feels that C R P C delays programs too much, and some tunes thwarts development.
Perhaps they have too heavy a load The Worker's Compensation Board Act is
up for review, and he invites opinions He thanked the M D for the invitation
t6 be here
DISCUSSION-
Yr. G Berdahl mentioned about the �unbulance building at Linden, which is
now under construction volunteer labour is invited for that worthy cause.
Mr. Permrann asked if any one could give suggestions about the price of land
for a sewage lagoon Therei.s really no guideline for this
Considerable concern was expressed about the high pri.ees of gasoline, power and
the increases proposed for natural gas in Alberta Some who 11ad travelled
mentioned Alberta appears to be the higher of almost all other areas
Some even suggested that private enterprise may be doing some gouging, as prices
vary so greatly, within Alberta
Mr. Albert Hannah replied in part; and stated that perhaps in other areas they
work harder and for less. He stated that trucks in the U S operate at 7(� per
mile less He also suggested that the Trans Canada Highway should be up- graded
as truckers are taking over more of the business, and better facilities are
needed
Mr Hoppins mentioned that he felt the guidelines should apply to utility
prices as well as other .items, as the price of power had shot up Natural
gas is going up on April 1st, telephones may have a total increase of same 20 %.
Mr Gordon Taylor stated that he could not make any reply officially, for the
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government in power, nor for rx Warrack, but stated he had asked about
these matters in Parliament -
Under Federal guidelines items excluded are those under the Board of
Public Utilities Camussioners The provincial government appears to feel
that it should not give any advice or direction to that Board, as it might be
considered interference
Mr W Pennann spoke about the increases in insurance and the fact that these
are also above all guidelines.
Mr Schumacher stated that only one province has actually signed an agreement
with Ottawa, but it appears definite that Alberta will be doing so, but only
for a period of 18 months, and they recommend that the resource industry be
excluded fran all controls
Teachers of the Bow Valley School Ruthority have asked for approximately
17% increase This matter is now going to conciliation ~I
It appeared the meeting felt that price controls are needed, and business
should be controlled, but not to the extent that it would kill private
enterprise
Mr G Wilson mentioned that the government should be careful about exercising
controls, and he felt that the people themselves could stem the tide
Mrs Schumacher felt that the most important point was that the goverment I
should start in with the actual government business, as that is where the
main problems have started
Some suggested a simplier form of financial statement should be given to
ratepayers, so that they could understand sane of the business conducted by
their elected representatives
Mr Taylor stated that it was his definite opinion that if railway lines
are abandoned, the land should go back to the people, without charge
It was agreed that meetings of this kind are of value, and that another meeting
should be held in approximately 1 year's time
RESERVE Wednesday, January 19th, 1977, for this meeting, but let Mr G Kinq
of Three Hllls know whether or not this date suits. Replies well in advance
are requested, especially fran the Members of Parliament and the M L A s'
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CONTINUED FROM JAY 12th,1976 PRESENT
The Council meeting that had adjourned from January 12th,1976 was reconvened
in the Municipal office, Three Hills, at 900 A M , on Wednesday, January
21st, 1976 All Councillors, with the exception of Mr C W Poole, were
in attendance.
Mr Brereton of the Three Hills School Division was present C R P C
Correspondence to and from Alberta municipal Affairs, regarding the need 1—orl cr..orLA %aj a"
for public reserve caveats where the public reserve had been paid in full ETC
were read Mr Dick Johnston, Minister of Municipal Affairs , stated that
the present legislation requires the caveats, but this will be
reviewed for the new planning act
Mr Bauer moved that this information be filed
Carried
Correspondence from C. R. P. C. regarding subdivision in SE 17- 30 - -25 -4
was read Mr Brown stated that no additional approaches are needed,
and no extra road right of way Vir Ferguson moved that this be accepted
Carried
C. R. P C approval of consolidation of various titles of William Hansen
at Allingham were read Mr Bauer moved that this be accepted
Carried
Mr Berdahl moved that correspondence from C. R P C regarding subdivision
in NW 23-29-22-41 - H Seimens - be filed as informti.on
Carried
Recent letter from C R P C regarding proposed changes in its pipeline
right of way policy was read Mr Campbell moved that a reply be sent to
C R P C including the following.
1 Include a copy of our policy and ask if there is any conflict
2. Ask what obligation the M D has to allow and follow any regulations made
by C. R. P C.
3 Ask about any use of corridors for all lines
4 Ask about regulations �,.,.,.dng flow lines
Carried
MiLnutes of November meeting of C R. P C were referred to very briefly
14' Litz moved that these be filed
Carried
Mr. Brown stated that Mtr Ron Hilton of Water Resources had told him that the
dbsign for a new dam slightly north of Acme has been drawn up and the estimated
cost is some $300;000 00
Mr. Brown also stated that a court hearing will be held fairly soon regarding
the Janet Lumber Yard, which was built on railway property near Calgary, with
out the required approvals Rocky View Council had supported it, but
C. R P C was against it
Tile annual meeting of C R. P C is to be held in Calgary on February 6th,
1.976, commencing at 9.30 A ti It was agreed that delegates be Mr R W Brown,
N h W Bauer, and Mr G King
Mr Berdahl moved that the matter of planning caveats be brought before the
annual meeting of C R P C , and reference made to our previous correspondence
and discussion
Carried
Ar Brown reported that no cash in lieu or public reserve is required for
subdivision under 2 acres in size
The matter of titles to the land affected if rail lines are abandoned was
discussed Some information is to be sought regarding the procedure in
disposing of that land.
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Development Control By -law No 781 was then discussed in detail
The new pages 2, 3 and 6 as received from Mr A R Smith, Director
of C R P C were also discussed Mr Ferguson moved that page 2
subsection g be changed to refer to majority vote of Council
manbers present, and voting
Carried
Mr. Brown moved that this M D bring before the annual meeting
of C R P C a proposed new preliminary regional plan for the
County of Wheatland and the M D of Kneehill and Starland
Carried
Shortage of time did not allow Council to ccmplete: dealing with
this by -law. It was suggested that the by -law to be advertised
should be the one which is ultimately to be -the one passed by
Council, and thus considerable thought should be given to the
matter before any advertising for the public is done
Mr Litz moved that this meeting adjourn.
Time 7ofAdg Zt 11 °50 A M
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Secretary- Treasurer
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